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  • BirdPhilly Bird Walk at Tacony Creek Park

    Tacony Creek Park, Ramona Avenue & I Street 4528 I St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Please join us for a bird walk at this underappreciated park in NE Philly! We should see warblers, thrushes, and sparrows while spring migration is slowly ramping up. We will meet at the Ramona Ave entrance (40.016572, -75.107705) and walk about 2-3 miles. Dress for weather. TTF provides binoculars!   Birding backpacks with binoculars and field guides are now back on loan at the following local Philly libraries: Andorra, Cobbs Creek, Cecil B. Morre, Falls of Schuylkill, Frankford, Greater Olney, Logan, Richmond, South Philly, Torresdale, and Widener. For questions, please reach out to birdphillywalks@gmail.com. View the BirdPhilly event calendar here.

  • FREE Tacony Creek Park Bird Walk | Paseo de Aves GRATIS

    Tacony Creek Park, Ramona Avenue & I Street 4528 I St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join TTF for a FREE Bird Walk in Tacony Creek Park, led by Keith Russell of Audubon Mid-Atlantic. Binoculars are provided! Reserve your space here | Reservar su espacio aquí TTF has Bird Guides in English and Spanish, which include a map, a list of bird species found in and around Tacony Creek Park, courtesy of Keith Russell of Audubon Mid-Atlantic, and helpful tips for spotting and identifying birds in the park. The woodlands and meadows that make up Tacony Creek Park provide year-round habitat for over 100 species of birds and other wildlife. The 3.2-mile paved trail that runs

  • Great Backyard Bird Count in Tacony Creek Park

    Bingham St & E Ashdale St 5180 Bingham St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Great Backyard Bird Count in Tacony Creek Park Monday, February 19, 2024 ⋅ 10:00 – 11:30am Bingham St and E Ashdale St, 19120 The Great Back Yard Bird Count is an international community science event where participants search for birds in their communities each year over Presidents Weekend. You can be part of this community science program this year. Join the Tookany/Tacony Watershed Partnership and the Wyncote Audubon Society for this GBBC Bird Walk in Tacony Creek Park, FREE! We will meet by the deer painting on the trail located near the park entrance at the intersection of Bingham St and

  • Seed Starting Workshop

    Elkins Park Free Library 563 Church Rd, Elkins Park, PA, United States

    We are partnering with Penn State Extension Master Gardeners and Elkins Park Library to offer a free workshop on native plants and seed starting during the winter. Learn about growing native perennials in this easy way to start seeds. The native seeds are started outside in containers so they are protected from wildlife and benefit from the cold temperatures of winter. This indoor workshop will include all supplies and instruction by a Montgomery County Master Gardener. You will also take home containers with seeds! Space is limited, so please register here.

  • Heyday Skincare Black History Month Pop-Up Event

    Heyday Skincare Rittenhouse 1735 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, Philadelphia, United States

    Heyday Rittenhouse is combining self-care and cultural celebration this February to honor Black History Month with several pop-up events that will partner with local Black-owned businesses to foster a space for diversity and economic empowerment. Stoop + Stank is just one of the amazing Black-owned businesses in Philadelphia. Heyday Skincare is proud to host them at their Rittenhouse location for a day of self-care and shopping. Heyday hopes that by recognizing these entrepreneurs and their businesses, they can create a space where individuals from all backgrounds can come together to celebrate unity, self-love, and appreciation for the beauty of every

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  • BirdPhilly Bird Walk at Tacony Creek Park

    Tacony Creek Park, Ramona Avenue & I Street 4528 I St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Please join us for a bird walk at this underappreciated park in NE Philly! We should see warblers, thrushes, vireos, and sparrows while fall migration is in full swing. We will meet at the Ramona Ave entrance (40.016572, -75.107705) and walk about 2-3 miles. Dress for weather. No binoculars? No worries! Birding backpacks with binoculars and field guides are now back on loan at the following local Philly libraries: Andorra, Cobbs Creek, Cecil B. Morre, Falls of Schuylkill, Frankford, Greater Olney, Logan, Richmond, South Philly, Torresdale, and Widener. For questions, please reach out to birdphillywalks@gmail.com. More details here. Trip Leader: Holger

  • Latinas in Motion: Peace, Love and Run 5k (Walk/Run)

    4641 E Roosevelt Blvd. Philadelphia, 19124 4641 E Roosevelt Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Latinas in Motion hosts their annual Peace, Love, and Run 5k every year in June in Tacony Creek Park. This event is designed to celebrate health, wellness, and the joy of movement within our community. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting your fitness journey, this 5k walk/jog/run welcomes everyone – men, women, and children of all ages. Event Features: Family Friendly: This 5k is a family affair! Bring your loved ones and share the joy of an active lifestyle together. Beginner Friendly: New to running? No problem! Our event is designed with beginners in mind, fostering a supportive

  • Audubon Birdwalk – Philadelphia Birding Weekend

    Friends Hospital Greenhouse 4641 E Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Tookany/Tacony – Frankford Watershed Partnership (WALKING) Time: 8:00 – 10:00 am Cost: Free Explore the critical urban green spaces of the Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed (TTF), a testament to the power of community-led conservation. This walk is a great opportunity for Spanish speakers, as we will have a skilled naturalist and translator co-leading the tour. As we walk, we’ll look for a variety of species that depend on these restored waterways, from herons to kingfishers and warblers. Your participation supports the ongoing efforts of the TTF Watershed Partnership, helping to ensure these urban oases remain healthy and vibrant for both wildlife and people.

  • What is a Watershed? Interactive Workshop with Artist Rebecca Schultz

    Elkins Park Free Library 563 Church Rd, Elkins Park, PA, United States

    The Tookany/Tacony Frankford Watershed is partnering with local artist Rebecca Schultz for a multi-part educational program using arts and community science to learn about our watershed! During this first workshop, participants will learn what a watershed is and how our watershed is connected to all of the other watersheds in the Delaware Basin–and the global water cycle. We will then work together to create a community watershed map! Families and all ages are welcome to join us for this exciting intersection of art and science. The PA Department of Environmental Protection generously funds this project. REGISTRATION REQUIRED

  • ASSESSING WATERSHED HEALTH

    High School Park Montgomery Ave & High School Rd., Elkins Park, PA, United States

    Interactive workshop with TTF and Artist Rebecca Schultz The Tookany/Tacony Frankford Watershed Partnership is partnering with local artist Rebecca Schultz for a multi-part educational program using arts and community science to learn about our watershed! This workshop will begin at High School Park, where participants will learn about key indicators of watershed health and conduct some sampling/monitoring activities at Tookany Creek, including collecting aquatic macroinvertebrates and testing dissolved oxygen. The workshop will then move to the Elkins Park Free Library (a 10 minute walk or 2 minute drive) to create mixed media artworks inspired by the data they collected. Families